Research Fellow in Piezoelectroceutics
Institute of Health and Social Care
Applied Health Research and Wellbeing
Salary: £40,497 to £45,413 per annum Post Type: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: Thursday 12 February 2026 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: HR0193826
This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.
University of Bradford
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Directorate
The Faculty has a strong track record of internationally recognised, interdisciplinary research with real-world impact, particularly through close collaboration with the NHS, industry, and community partners. It exemplifies the University’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and societal impact by translating excellent research into tangible health and wellbeing outcomes, while fostering a supportive, collaborative, and people-centred research culture.
What you will be doing:
1. Leading and delivering experimental research on smart piezoelectric biomaterials and mechanoelectrical stimulation platforms for healthcare applications.
2. Working closely with the Principal Investigator to drive the project forward, meet key milestones, and generate high-quality, impactful outputs.
3. Designing, conducting, and analysing advanced in vitro (and desirable in vivo) studies, ensuring robust data generation and interpretation.
4. Supervising and mentoring PhD and MSc students, contributing to a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative research culture.
5. Publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at national and international conferences.
6. Supporting laboratory coordination, research governance, ethics, and data management in line with best practice.
7. Contributing to funding applications, strategic planning, and building collaborations with academic, clinical, and industrial partners.
Qualifications/ experience:
8. Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments is preferred; however, training and support will be provided.
9. A PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. biomaterials, biomedical engineering, materials science).
10. Experience with laboratory-based experimental research and data analysis.
11. Familiarity with cell culture, biomaterials characterisation, or biofabrication techniques.
12. Experience contributing to publications, reports, or research dissemination activities.
13. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a research team while demonstrating initiative and organisational skills.
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
The Institute of Health and Social Care is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Within the Institute, some groups remain underrepresented in academic and research roles, including women, individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and disabled researchers. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates from these underrepresented groups.
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
14. 25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
15. Family-friendly policies
16. Great campus facilities including:
17. Unique fitness centre
18. Eye clinic
19. Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
20. Counselling & mental health services
21. On site nursery
22. Food & drink outlets
23. Generous employer contribution pension schemes -
24. Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts
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Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please contact Dr Arathyram Sasikala at, we would love to hear from you.
Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter as part of your application. Additional supporting documents relevant to the role, such as publications or a statement of research interests, can also be included. Incomplete applications may not be considered.